Monday, June 1, 2015

Virginia's View Challenge #15

Hello June!
How are you, friends? Our NEW monthly challenge is here! Woohoo!

You know that you see it everywhere and it is still so on trend!
We are talking about Ombre/ Monochromatic!

First of all, let's check the definition of these words(from Wikipedia):

Ombrédescribes the gradual blending of one color hue to another, usually moving tints and shades from light to dark.The technique is commonly seen as a surface treatment in fashion and
art. During the early 21st century ombré became a popular feature for hair coloring, nail art, and even baking, in addition to its uses in home decorating and graphic design.

Monochromatic colorsare all the colors (tints, tones, and shades) of a single hue.

Monochromatic colour schemes provide opportunities in art and visual
communications design as they allow for a greater range of contrasting
tones that can be used to attract attention, create focus and support
legibility.The use of a monochromatic color provides a strong sense of visual
cohesion and can help support communication objectives through the use
of connotative colour. The relative absence of hue contrast can be
offset by variations in tone and the addition of texture.

I hope the definitions are as clear as a bell to you. In order to keep the theme simple and fun, you can enter either theme: monochromatic or ombre or both!

Here is my interpretation with this challenge:

I used the sequins and painstakingly hand-stitched each and every sequin. I highly recommend that you do this while you are in a long car ride (not while driving!), waiting for appointments....or even watching TV! It is so rewarding and well worth the effort!

I chose to have multiple colors for this design.
I stamped and clear-embossed the images. Then comes the fun part...I took out all of my Distress Inks and inked up the background with shades of blue, purple, yellow and orange. The water droplets were a mixture of Perfect Pearl and water. Easy peasy!

Please feel free to interpret the Ombre and/or Monochromatic theme however you like. It is strongly suggested that you stretch your creativity and challenge yourself to do something different. There is no limit as to how many entries you can enter.

This monthly card-making challenge blog will run till the 18th (11:55pm Eastern Time) and there will be a SPOTLIGHT feature of Top 10 Favorites on the 25th. Any style and all levels are most welcome! You can read more about the challenge guidelines at the bottom of the page.
Among the Top 10 Fav, there will be a random draw for a lucky (and talented) winner who will then receive the top prize. In order to qualify for the top prize, your project has to be NEW (not linked back to a previously made project). You are welcome to combine other challenges, but please limit your total number of challenges to no more than 4.

Wow wow wow!! Stunning inspiration cards Virginia!! You're right it's well worth the effect of sewing those lovely sequins together! Although I don't have any ombre ink, I look forward to play along!!!

How to Play

This monthly card-making challenge blog will run for 18 days and there will be a SPOTLIGHT feature of Top 10 Favorites on the 25th. Any style and levels are most welcome!

Goals:

1. to foster the love of stamping/card making among the on line community

2. to grow as a stamper/card-maker regardless of level and experience

3. to make new friends and encourage the camaraderie amongst the participants/blog followers.

You are encouraged to link up as many as projects as you like. Cards with paper, stamps and inks involved are welcome! If the linked project is not related to the challenge, it will be deleted. Don't have a blog? No problem! Any link (Flickr, FB page, Splitcoaststampers, Pinterest...) is welcome!

The Top 5 selection criteria will be based on: 1. Originality (30%)2. Execution (30%)3. Craftsmanship (20%)4. Presentation (10%) 5. Wow factor (10%)Among the Top 10 Fav, there will be a random draw for a lucky (and talented) winner who will then receive the top prize. In order to qualify for the top prize, your project has to be NEW (not linking back to a previously made project). You are welcome to combine other challenges, please limit to your total number of challenges no more than 4.

Copyright

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